Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition

Dr. Frederic (Ric) H. Martini received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in Comparative and Functional Anatomy for work on the pathophysiology of stress. In addition to a wide range of professional publications, he is the lead author of 10 undergraduate texts on Anatomy and Physiology. Dr. Martini is currently affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Mano and has a long-standing bond with the Shoals Marine Laboratory, a joint venture between Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire.He has been active in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) for over 24 years and is currently a President Emeritus of HAPS, after serving as President-Elect, President, and Past-President from 2005-2007.Dr. Judi L. Nath (Ph.D.) is a Biology professor and the writer-in-residence at Lourdes University, where she teaches at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Primary courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Medical Terminology, and Science Writing. Her doctoral work focused on autoimmunity, and she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toledo.She has won the Faculty Excellence Award - an accolade recognising effective teaching scholarship, and community service - multiple times, and was Ohio's Memorable Educator in 2013. She is an active member of many professional organisations, notably the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), where she has served on the Board of Directors for several terms.Mr. Edwin F. Bartholomew (M.S.) received his Undergraduate Degree from Bowling Green State University and his Master's Degree from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Bartholomew has taught Human Anatomy and Physiology at both Secondary and Undergraduate levels. In addition, he has taught courses ranging from botany to zoology at Maui Community College (now University of Hawaii Maui College).Mr. Bartholomew is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the National Association of Biology Teachers, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

• 1.   An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology2.   The Chemical Level of Organization3.   The Cellular Level of Organization4.   The Tissue Level of Organization5.   The Integumentary System6.   Bones and Bone Structure7.   The Axial Skeleton8.   The Appendicular Skeleton9.   Joints10.   Muscle Tissue11.   The Muscular System12.   Nervous Tissue13.   The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes14.   The Brain and Cranial Nerves15.   Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System16.   The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions17.   The Special Senses18.   The Endocrine System19.   Blood20.   The Heart21.   Blood Vessels and Circulation22.   The Lymphatic System and Immunity23.   The Respiratory System24.   The Digestive System25.   Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics26.   The Urinary System27.   Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid—Base Balance28.   The Reproductive System29.   Development and Inheritance